Hi All,
Just to share I've held LT globalist for some years now and staying as much or more then I did in the past typically 90 plus nights a year
I don't notice any real difference in my stays or benefits its about the same as it ever was
The handful of hotels that weren't good at upgrades are still not and the ones who were really good to me still are decades later
Some do a welcome amenity in the room before or after arrival in which they are no longer required to do so. That really makes a difference in my satisfaction when its something I desire
Building good relationships and having the hotel like you as a guest is as important and perhaps In some cases more important than the status itself
On the occasions I get upgraded past the normal allowable upgrade that Globs receive I still find the loyalty to the hotel and the years of being a returning guest helps the most
The other fantastic thing is the Globalist Concierge getting a good one is worth their weight in gold and they have more empowerment to do more than the Globalist reservation line
which sometimes overflows into general reservations when they get busy
Cheers